POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Posting Number: SRGV9022

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: McAllen, Texas

Department: School of Medicine / MDOISU Cancer
Research

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:

Trainee position to pursue research as a vital component of their
educational mission and professional career development. Under
limited supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of
initiative and independent judgment, performs complex research work
by assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of
specialized research projects. Manages the upkeep, training, and
supervision of specialized research equipment within area of
assigned responsibility.

Description of Duties:

The following is a listing of typical duties that may be applicable
to the position:

• Develops, tests, records, and analyzes research projects based

on application expertise and interest in cancer biology, molecular
techniques, nanomedicine, drug delivery, pathology, chronic
diseases.

• Exploring molecular mechanisms linking to cancer, obesity,

liver, women diseases using a combination of biochemical and
molecular techniques in cultured cells, xenografts, and engineered
mouse models.

• Working with conventional laboratory reagents, instrumentation,

and molecular/tissue biology techniques.

• Operating and generating data utilizing advanced

instrumentation/techniques, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, live
animal IVIS and CT-PET machines, X-ray radiation, XCELLigence,
Seahorse, ultracentrifuge, Proteomics (Mass spectra), HPLC,
etc

• Conducts background research, independently design experiments

to be conducted in vitro and in murine models.

• Studies, tests, and maintains accurate data identified as

relevant and/or best practice systems from research results
obtained through national studies.

• Designs and implements training activities as required.
• Develops and implements an evaluation plan and prepares

progress reports as needed.

• Prepare manuscripts and assist with grant and proposal

submissions related to cancer and other biomedical research.

• Publishes in peer-reviewed publications related to the focus of

the research activities assigned and assists with grant and
proposal submissions related to cancer and other biomedical
research.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

None.

Required Education:

PhD in Cancer or Molecular Biology, Genetics, Drug delivery,
Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or other
closely related biomedical field from an accredited University
(based on funding restrictions degree may need to have been
conferred within a set period of time previous to assuming
position).

Preferred Education:

None.

Licenses/Certifications:

None.

Required Experience:

None.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in conducting research in the field of cancer,

obesity, HIV, neurodegenerative diseases, geomorphology or related
fields.• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate
students.• Experience in conducting research utilizing advanced
techniques and instrumentation.

• Expertise with biomedical research and cancer, both in vitro

and in vivo.

• Experience in a molecular biology laboratory or closely related

experience.

• Experience in using cancer biology, molecular techniques, and

advanced instrumentation such as flow cytometry, confocal imaging,
live animal IVIS and CT-PET machines, X-ray radiation, XCELLigence,
Seahorse, ultracentrifuge, Proteomics (Mass spectra), HPLC,
etc

• Analytical technique experience using HPLC, mass spectra,

thermal analyzer, FTIR, SEM, DSC/TGA.

Equipment:

Use of personal computer and proficiency in software and research
statistical applications.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.
Office/research environment; some travel and weekend work is
required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires
presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande
Valley.

Other:

This is a trainee position subject to a specific time as agreed to
by stakeholders.

Physical Capabilities: N/A

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 07/06/2026

Grant Funded Position: Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date: 03/31/2029

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to
promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all
individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In
accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is
committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures
non-discrimination in its education programs and activities,
including employment. We encourage women, minorities and
differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of
interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any
confidential information from the documents you attach with your
application. The confidential information includes the
following:

Date of Birth
Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to
submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding
your application to the department as per your submission. The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to
discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date
of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three
(3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
(956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is
subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background
check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval
from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52927
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